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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.02, 1,975 and 842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.02, 1,975 and 842.06 is: 1,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.02 : 1,975 = 842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.02/1,975 = 842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.02x = 1,975 × 842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.02x = 1,663,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,068.50/1,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.16

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